2022-05-26 12:02
DOJ reverses itself, says good-faith security researchers should be left alone
In a move that could have a major impact on enterprise penetration testing and other cybersecurity tactics, the US Department of Justice last Thursday reversed one of its own policies by telling prosecutors not to prosecute anyone involve
2022-05-26 12:00
IT salaries aren't keeping up with inflation — but that may soon change
Pay for some IT professionals is failing to keep up with inflation, according to a salary survey by IT employment consultancy Janco Associates for calendar year 2021. But preliminary data indicates pay for tech workers could soon change
2022-05-25 21:45
Microsoft security vulnerabilities drop after five-year rise
The total number of Microsoft vulnerabilities reported in 2021 dropped by 5%, reversing a five-year trend that saw such vulnerabilities rising sharply, according to a new report from identity management and security vendor BeyondTrust.
2022-05-25 19:32
Microsoft takes productivity, collaboration to the top floor at Build
(Disclosure: The companies mentioned are clients of the author.)
2022-05-25 17:29
Why you should pay more attention to Apple’s green slide
At every Apple product launch, the company demonstrates a green slide in which it talks about things like energy use and recycling. I've noticed way too many people seem to ignore that slide, but it may be one of the most important ones you
2022-05-25 14:36
Microsoft looks to make Teams screen-sharing more interactive with Live Share
Looking to make screen-sharing more interactive so colleagues can collaborate using third-party apps directly in Teams video meetings, Microsoft this week unveiled Live Share, a Teams SDK extension that’s now in preview. It lets develope
2022-05-25 12:00
Android 13's dueling identities
When Android 13 officially arrives this summer, we're bound to see a bunch of befuddled head scratching.
2022-05-25 12:00
How to use a smartphone as a mobile hotspot
Buried inside just about every smartphone is a capability that few people take advantage of but that I have come to rely on: the ability to turn my phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. And since I got a 5G-capable phone — and 5G mobile networks ha
2022-05-24 23:07
Workers planning 'bleisure' trips this summer spur travel demand
Travelers who plan to work at least part of the time while on summer vacation this year are creating increased travel demand, according to a new study by business consultancy Deloitte.
2022-05-24 22:26
Adobe tightens Microsoft integration for document management, validation
Adobe is bringing broader integration of its document management, tracking and validation services into Microsoft’s product ecosystem, including tighter connections to Teams and the Purview information protection framework.